EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2025 / 2026
MEET OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Jan Paterson
Jan is a passionate advocate for safe and regulated operations for arborists.
She has been a supporting member of the committee for many years.
VICE PRESIDENT
Sascha Seifritz
I’ve been working in the arboriculture, utility arboriculture, and forestry industry for around 35 years. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve moved into training and assessing in Arboriculture and currently work as the National Lead Trainer for Relyon Australia.
I was proud to receive the UAAA Training Award at the 2024 Arboriculture Australia Conference, and I’m passionate about helping the next generation of arborists grow their skills and succeed in the industry.
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Jamie Boston
Jamie Boston is owner of Boston Tree Care Pty Ltd in Brisbane.
An avid competitive climber, Jamie has claimed victories and placings in various Tree Climbing competitions throughout the world, including overall male champion at the 2022 QTCC and Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Champion in 2023.
In 2022, Jamie was also named Mentor of the Year at our 30 Year Gala Dinner.
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Glenda Holowaty
Glenda has been part of the arboricultural industry since 2022 and brings years of business experience to the QAA. Qualified in Human Resources, WHS, Risk Management, auditing and enjoying employment law and ISO Management systems, Glenda is able to help guide the QAA in decision making for compliance and regulatory issues to benefit QAA members in their arboricultural businesses.
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Troy Moncur
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Josh O’Rourke
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Caleb Pratt
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Please contact the QAA Office if you wish to fill this position
